Abstract
This study examined the structural social support of 132 men residing in a network of self-run, substance abuse recovery homes. The impact of different types of social relationships on individuals' substance use patterns and recovery attempts was investigated. Results sug-Address correspondence to: Dr. Margaret Davis, Dickinson College, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 1733, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896 (E-mail: davismar@dickinson.edu). gest that varying relationship types (i.e., parents, significant other, friends, children, coworkers) have significantly different influences on use and recovery. Additionally, each type of relationship had differential impacts on use versus recovery. Children were the sole relationship type that affected both substance use and recovery attempts in a positive nature, suggesting that children may have a beneficial impact on reducing usage and prompting recovery in adults dealing with substance abuse issues.
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